Bloodborne Pathogens - Overview | Occupational Safety and Health ...
What are bloodborne pathogens? Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B …
Bloodborne Pathogens - General Guidance | Occupational Safety and ...
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) as amended pursuant to the 2000 Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act (NSPA), is a standard designed to safeguard workers against …
OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms present in blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis …
1910.1030 - Bloodborne pathogens. - Occupational Safety and Health ...
Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following shall apply: Assistant Secretary means the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, or designated representative. Blood …
Worker protections against occupational exposure to infectious diseases
The BBP standard applies when workers have occupational exposure to human blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), as defined in paragraphs (a) and (b) of the BBP standard, …
Bloodborne Pathogens - Standards | Occupational Safety and Health ...
Bloodborne pathogens and needlesticks are addressed in specific OSHA standards for general industry. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to bloodborne pathogens and …
Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention - Quick Reference …
Quick Reference Guide to the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard What is the Bloodborne Pathogens standard? OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) as amended pursuant to …
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Emergency Department » Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Bloodborne pathogens are pathogenic microorganisms present in human blood that can cause disease in humans.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Reduces Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires employers to protect workers who are …
Bloodborne Pathogens - Evaluating and Controlling Exposure ...
Evaluating and Controlling Exposure Engineering Controls Engineering controls are defined in OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen standard as controls that isolate or remove the bloodborne pathogen hazard …